Longer Days Sportfishing Charters

Longer Days Sportfishing Charters runs angling trips out of Hatteras and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. Tom is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, kite fishing, popping, and spinning, depending on what you’re going after. As part of their 11-hour trips, you can target species like Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Sailfish, Marlin, and Amberjack, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

You’ll be fishing from a 46’ Custom Built Buddy Davis boat with enough room for up to 6 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet, AC, ice box, and fighting chair. When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it’s legal to do so.

There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated. Children are welcome aboard so you’re good to get the young ones started early.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Longer Days Sportfishing Charters.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 5:15 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,995
    Whether you want to spend your day aboard the “Longer Days” enjoying the chase of the Gulf Stream's big bites, (Blue Marlin, Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, White Marlin and Sailfish), by trolling, jigging, or bottom fishing our crew will ensure your experience is one of the best.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Tilefish
    Tilefish
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
  • Private trip
    11 Hour Trip – Winter Tuna Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Mar 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,995
    Winter is when the big Yellowfina and Blackfins prowl our waters. It may be cool on land, but its usually warm in the gulfstream. We fish 12 months a year, come get in on the Winter excitement.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    11 Hour Trip – Daytime Swordfishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 5:15 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,165
    Deep dropping in 1,500 feet of water for these behemoths. We use Shimano Beastmasters for these trips so you can either crank your fish up by hand or let the reel do some of the work for you.
    Targeted fish
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Excellent
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Crew
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Experience
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Chuck R.
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Wow!

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure on July 23, 2024
Took my son age 17 and my daughter’s boyfriend age 19 on an offshore. I cannot say enough good things about this captain...
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Jodee R.
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Top Notch Team

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure on July 8, 2024
We absolutely loved our trip with Tom and Hunter! Dealt with unfortunate sea sickness but we are sooo thankful we rallied and...
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Patrick T.
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Captain Tom and Hunter did an amazing job showing us the techniques putting us on fish all day. We caught the only blue marlin...
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Tad C.
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Awesome Trip!!

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure on May 10, 2024
We had a blast on our trip. You can tell that Captain Tom and his first mate Hunter are very knowledgeable when it comes to...
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Fred H.
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Honest and Professional

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure on September 20, 2024
I highly recommend them, and if I go back to Hatteras, N.C , they’re the ones I’m going with .
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FAQs about Longer Days Sportfishing Charters

Longer Days Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,995 per group - 11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure (11 hours)
  • US $1,995 per group - 11 Hour Trip – Winter Tuna Fishing (11 hours)
  • US $2,165 per group - 11 Hour Trip – Daytime Swordfishing (11 hours)

When you book a trip with Longer Days Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning With heat for Winter Tuna trips
  • Fighting Chair A center 130lb chair with 2 sailfish chairs behind
  • GPS 3 Garmin and 1 Furuno
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well during the Fall Live bait season
  • Kitchen microwave
  • Outriggers 38' triple spreader Rupps
  • Ice Box 600 lb fish box w/ 2 more to keep your fish cold

Trips booked with Longer Days Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate (at least 20% is customary)
  • Fishing License

Longer Days Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing (Gulfstream)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Longer Days Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Longer Days Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Swordfish
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Longer Days Charter
Hatteras, North Carolina, United States
6 Fishing Reports
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28 Customer reviews
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Member since August 2022
I started fishing in the Gulfstream during the late 70's as a recreational angler on vacations. I turned it into a career shortly after graduating High School when I moved to Hatteras, NC and started fishing full time. After working as a mate for 9 seasons I had the oppurtunity to start running a boat in 1996. It's still as fun and exciting as it was back in the early days. It's the challenge of adapting to different techniques and an ever changing fishing environment that keep this fresh and enjoyable. The memories that are made with seasoned as well as first time anglers, and especially kids, are as important as the fish that are caught.

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Snowy) Snowy Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
46 ft
Year built
1974
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Custom Built Buddy Davis
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 853HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Offshore Fishing
Gulfstream
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air Conditioning
With heat for Winter Tuna trips
Fighting Chair
A center 130lb chair with 2 sailfish chairs behind
GPS
3 Garmin and 1 Furuno
Fishfinder
Flybridge

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate
at least 20% is customary
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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